NBA LEAGUE PASS Frequently Asked Questions

Q: WHAT IS NBA LEAGUE PASS?
A: NBA LEAGUE PASS is a digital subscription basketball programming package of NBA regular season games that are played outside your local viewing area. The basketball games included in NBA LEAGUE PASS are in addition to those available on ABC, TNT, NBA TV, ESPN & ESPN2 and your in-market networks (such as a regional sports network and/or over-the-air station).

Q: HOW MANY GAMES CAN I EXPECT TO SEE ON NBA LEAGUE PASS?
A: As an NBA LEAGUE PASS subscriber, you will see up to 40 games each week from outside your local viewing area throughout the regular season.

Q: ARE PLAYOFF GAMES INCLUDED IN NBA LEAGUE PASS?
A: No, but all playoff games are available on ABC, TNT, NBA TV, ESPN & ESPN2 or your local stations.

Q: IF I ONLY WANT TO WATCH MY HOME TEAM, SHOULD I PURCHASE NBA LEAGUE PASS?
A: No, NBA LEAGUE PASS is designed for you to be able to watch games other then just your home team. Local games are generally available on your Regional Sports Network or over-the-air network.

Q: WHAT ARE BLACKOUTS?
A: Blackouts are when a televised game cannot be shown in certain areas.

Q: WHY ARE THERE BLACKOUTS?
A: Blackout restrictions exist to protect the local television telecasters of each NBA game in the local markets of the teams. Blackouts are not based on arena sell-outs. Keep in mind that blackout policies and restrictions are different for every sports package that your system may carry.